Working with Children and Families and Social Work Within the Justice System

This Module is assessed by means of two written assignments - one for each of the distinct components of this Module. Both assignments are based on the same case study which is available on Campus Moodle in the Assessment section of the Module
PART 1: WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMPONENT
(50% of marks)
First Section
In the first section of this written assignment, you are asked to critically analyse the generic legislative, social policy and procedural framework(s) that govern social work with children and families in Scotland (35% weighting).
Second Section
In the second section of this written assignment, with reference to the case study, you should provide an assessment of how the child care system would respond to the current needs of the child / children. In this section you need to apply the relevant legislation, policy and procedure to the case study from a child care perspective (55% weighting)
You should divide the word count appropriately for each section relative to the weighting.
PART 2-SOCIAL WORK IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM COMPONENT
(50% of marks)
First Section
You are required to critically analyse the legislative, procedural and policy frameworks related to criminal justice that would apply in this case demonstrating direct application to the individual before the Court in the case study (35% weighting).
Second Section
You should provide an assessment pertinent to the individual before the Court in the case study. Included in this assessment should be reference to theory which informs understanding of thinking and behaviour. A risk assessment should be undertaken which identifies relevant factors and comments on the potential for re-offending should appropriate measures not be implemented. An appropriate sentencing option should be identified and relating to thissentencing option an appropriate intervention strategy discussed making appropriate reference to evidence-based practice (55% weighting). You should divide the word count appropriately for each section relative to the weighting
References:
Referencing is expected to follow the RGU Harvard Guidelines. Further details of which can be found on the Ru Library website.
Each assignment should be 3000 words in length. Please note that course regulations stipulate that it is not acceptable to exceed the stated word length by more than 10%.
The assignment should be typed in Verdana, 11-Point, with 1½ spacing.
If the written assessment is more than 10% over the stated word limit it will normally be regarded as a Fail for grading purposes with the loss of an assessment opportunity.
Work submitted late without a pre-agreed extension will normally be regarded as a Non- submission with the loss of an assessment opportunity.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
To pass the module a D grade must be achieved in both components. Please note there are separate marking grids for each component of this assessment. These grids can be found in separate documents in the Assessment Section of the Module.
Learning Outcomes
Appraise the legislative, professional and procedural frameworks in which child care and protection. and justice social work operates
Evaluate the statutory duties and roles of social work within the user groups concerned.
Appraise conceptual knowledge, theory and understanding underpinning identified best practice for the user groups concerned.
Evidence critical awareness of the relevance of evidence-informed practice approaches, taking account of relevant comparative research.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND SOCIAL
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make sure that the legislations, policies etc are based on scottish govt.